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Illuminating the stories of extraordinary American heroines from the early years of feminism, American Masters — Unladylike2020 presents 26 digital short films featuring courageous, little-known and diverse female trailblazers from the turn of the 20th century.

Watch • 12:32

American Masters

The First Black Woman to Run for Vice President of The U.S.

Charlotta Bass was the first Black woman to run for Vice President of the United States.

Special: 12:32

Watch • 11:39

American Masters

Zitkála-Šá: Trailblazing American Indian Composer and Writer

Zitkála-Šá co-composed and wrote the libretto for the first American Indian opera.

Special: 11:39

Watch • 12:38

American Masters

Jeannette Rankin: The First Woman Member of U.S. Congress

Jeannette Rankin made history as the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.

Special: 12:38

Support for American Masters is provided by AARP, The Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Burton P. and Judith B. Resnick Foundation, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Jeffrey Katz and Beth Rogers, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, The Marc Haas Foundation, Lillian Goldman Programming Endowment, Seton J. Melvin, Candace King Weir, Koo and Patricia Yuen, Laura Richards and Jim Naughton, Filomen M. Dagostino Foundation, André and Elizabeth Kertész Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, The Charina Endowment Fund, and public television viewers.

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American Masters

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Discover filmmaker and playwright Luis Valdez, a founding figure of the Chicano Movement.

Episode: S40 E6

Watch • 1:22:55

American Masters

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World

Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver.

Episode: S40 E5 | 1:22:55

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American Masters

W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel With a Cause

Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.

Episode: S40 E4 | 1:52:45

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American Masters

Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House

Follow the meteoric rise of firebrand politician and activist Bella Abzug.

Episode: S40 E3 | 1:40:12

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American Masters

Sun Ra: Do The Impossible

Discover the extraordinary life of poet, philosopher and music visionary Sun Ra.

Episode: S40 E2 | 1:23:05

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American Masters

Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire

Learn about Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel Peace Prize-winning author of Night.

Episode: S40 E1 | 1:23:55

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American Masters

Starring Dick Van Dyke

Ahead of his 100th birthday, celebrate the life and career of iconic actor Dick Van Dyke.

Episode: S39 E8 | 1:52:55

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American Masters

Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore

Learn about Marlee Matlin, Oscar-winning actress and champion of the Deaf community.

Episode: S39 E7 | 1:36:28

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American Masters

Marcella

Discover how celebrated cookbook writer Marcella Hazan shaped Italian cuisine in America.

Episode: S39 E6 | 1:22:55

Watch • 1:23:45

American Masters

Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny

Discover Hannah Arendt, one of the most fearless political writers of modern times.

Episode: S39 E5 | 1:23:45

Extras

Nature

NATURE - Season 45

Get a sneak peek at a brand new season of NATURE on PBS.

Preview: S45 | 8:32

American Masters

American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Discover filmmaker and playwright Luis Valdez, a founding figure of the Chicano Movement.

Preview: S40 E6 | 2:10

Watch • 29:09

Nature

A Monarch Butterfly’s 3,000-Mile Journey | Wild Critters USA

Follow the monarch butterfly's incredible 3,000-mile migration to Mexico.

Special: 29:09

American Masters

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World

Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver.

Preview: S40 E5 | 2:37

American Masters

The political nature of Mary Oliver's poems

Mary Oliver sought to call attention to the destruction of the earth in her work.

Clip: S40 E5 | 2:01

American Masters

How Mary Oliver met her life partner, Molly Malone Cook

Mary Oliver met her life partner, photographer Molly Malone Cook, at Steepletop.

Clip: S40 E5 | 1:27

American Masters

Steve Buscemi reads Mary Oliver's poem, "The Fish"

Listen to Steve Buscemi read Mary Oliver's poem "The Fish" in this excerpt from the film.

Clip: S40 E5 | 1:19

American Masters

Mary Oliver had a troubled childhood

Mary Oliver often hinted at the turmoil within her family, but sought to move past it.

Clip: S40 E5 | 2:33

American Masters

Unpacking the meaning behind Mary Oliver's "Wild Geese"

"Wild Geese" is one of Mary Oliver's most popular poems.

Clip: S40 E5 | 2:31

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American Masters

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World [ASL]

This version contains ASL. Celebrate the life and career of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver.

Special: 1:22:55